Vibration correction system for a camera
    1.
    发明授权
    Vibration correction system for a camera 有权
    相机振动校正系统

    公开(公告)号:US06272288B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-08-07

    申请号:US09251417

    申请日:1999-02-17

    CPC classification number: G03D5/00 G03B2205/0015 G03B2205/0053 G03B2217/005

    Abstract: A vibration correction system for a camera using a correcting lens driven by a reduction gear train attached to a motor. Image deflection, originating from vibration and the like of the camera, is prevented by shifting the correcting lens. A movement detector, to detect the amount of movement of the correcting lens, is arranged near the drive shaft of the motor or near the first couple of gears of the reduction gear train. After the correcting lens has been driven, the connecting lens is reset to a predetermined standard position, based on the output of the movement detector. By placing the movement detector on or near the drive shaft, a high resolving power is obtained. Accordingly, the correcting lens can be shifted with fine precise movements, and accurate correction of image deflection becomes possible.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于使用由附接到电动机的减速齿轮系驱动的校正透镜的照相机的振动校正系统。 通过移动校正透镜来防止来自照相机的振动等的图像偏转。 用于检测校正透镜的移动量的移动检测器设置在电动机的驱动轴附近或减速齿轮系的第一对齿轮附近。 在校正透镜被驱动之后,基于移动检测器的输出将连接镜片复位到预定的标准位置。 通过将移动检测器放置在驱动轴上或附近,获得高分辨能力。 因此,可以精确地移动校正透镜,并且可以精确地校正图像偏转。

    Camera with a retractable photographic lens and compact battery
compartment construction
    2.
    发明授权
    Camera with a retractable photographic lens and compact battery compartment construction 失效
    相机具有可伸缩的摄影镜头和紧凑的电池仓结构

    公开(公告)号:US5950034A

    公开(公告)日:1999-09-07

    申请号:US701235

    申请日:1996-08-23

    CPC classification number: G03B17/02

    Abstract: A camera having a retractable lens barrel which can be fully received in the camera body when the camera is not in use, such that the portion of the lens barrel closest to the back of the camera, i.e., nearest the image plane, stops forward of the portion of the electric supply battery extending furthest from the side wall of the camera body to which the electric supply battery is adjacent. As a result, the height of the camera can be made smaller. Moreover, a mounting board, with a release switch formed thereon and activated by a release button operated by a user, is located above a motor which drives the lens barrel, such that the load on the mounting board, during the activation of the release switch by pressure of the release button, is supported by the motor, so that it is not necessary to dispose a separate support member in the camera body, and the size of the camera can be made smaller.

    Abstract translation: 相机具有可缩回的镜筒,当照相机不使用时,其可以完全容纳在照相机主体中,使得最靠近相机背面(即,最靠近图像平面)的镜筒的部分停止在 电源电池的与电源电池相邻的相机主体的侧壁最远的部分延伸。 结果,可以使相机的高度更小。 此外,安装板,其上形成有释放开关并由用户操作的释放按钮启动,位于驱动透镜筒的马达上方,使得在释放开关的启动期间安装板上的负载 通过释放按钮的压力,由电动机支撑,使得不需要在相机机身中设置单独的支撑构件,并且可以使照相机的尺寸更小。

    Camera equipped with a device for focus adjustment during times of
camera vibration and the like

    公开(公告)号:US5826114A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-20

    申请号:US801184

    申请日:1997-02-18

    Abstract: A camera includes, but is not limited to, a focus adjustment optical system such as a zoom or a non-zoom type optical system, for example, an actuator generating a drive force which moves the focus adjustment optical system, a transmission mechanism transmitting the drive force from the actuator to the focus adjustment optical system, a drive amount detection mechanism detecting an amount of drive of the focus adjustment optical system caused by the actuator; and wherein the actuator, the transmission mechanism and the drive amount detection mechanism are disposed in the camera in a position which is on the outer circumference of the aforementioned focus adjustment optical system and which is on a long side of an aperture that forms light fluxes into a rectangular shape to become incident on a film surface. Also provided is a camera that includes, but is not limited to, a variable power device conducting focus distance variable power operations based on multiple photographic lens groups by moving the multiple photographic lens groups in a direction of their optical axes, a vibration detection device to detect a vibration and to generate vibration signals in relation thereto, a vibration compensation device to correct vibration corresponding to the vibration detection signals from the vibration detection device and wherein the variable power device houses the vibration compensation device inside a main cover of a camera body when the camera is not in use and wherein the vibration compensation device is made to extend to a position outside of the main cover of the camera to a specified region when the camera is in use. Finally, a camera is provided that includes, but is not limited to, a lens groups positioned along an optical axis, a drive device changing a distance between a first lens group of the lens groups and the lens groups. The drive device includes an actuator and a displacement transmission device. The drive device is positioned in the camera along an exterior circumference of a second lens group of the lens groups. The second lens group is closest to an image forming plane.

    Arrangement of structure in a camera for reduced thickness
    4.
    发明授权
    Arrangement of structure in a camera for reduced thickness 失效
    照相机结构的布置减小厚度

    公开(公告)号:US5752119A

    公开(公告)日:1998-05-12

    申请号:US478929

    申请日:1995-06-07

    CPC classification number: G03B17/02 H05K1/182 G03B2217/002 G03B2217/007

    Abstract: A camera according to the present invention is provided wherein a pair of electric energy storage devices spaced from each other in the direction of the thickness of the camera so as to extend in the direction perpendicular to the film winding direction, and a circuit board having a plurality of electric parts mounted thereon is disposed along the pair of electric energy storage devices so that the electric parts are located between the pair of electric energy storage devices.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种照相机,其中一对电能存储装置在照相机的厚度方向上彼此间隔开,以便在垂直于胶片缠绕方向的方向上延伸,并且电路板具有 安装在其上的多个电气部件沿着一对电能存储装置设置,使得电气部件位于一对电能存储装置之间。

    Camera having anti-vibration function with improved connection and
placement of anti-vibration components
    5.
    发明授权
    Camera having anti-vibration function with improved connection and placement of anti-vibration components 失效
    相机具有防振功能,改善了防振部件的连接和布置

    公开(公告)号:US5708865A

    公开(公告)日:1998-01-13

    申请号:US767646

    申请日:1996-12-17

    Abstract: A camera having improvements in (a) the placement of anti-vibration sensors, (b) the connection between components of an anti-vibration mechanism, (c) the connection between the anti-vibration mechanism and external testing devices and (d) the connection of the camera to a tripod. The camera body has first and second ends and a photographic lens which is positioned on the camera body between the first end and the second end. A battery compartment, first and second anti-vibrations sensors and a main capacitor are all positioned in the first end of the camera body. The first anti-vibration sensor is positioned between the battery compartment and the photographic lens. The first and second anti-vibration sensors reside on the same sensor card and the sensor card has a connector mounted thereon. An anti-vibration CPU resides on a separate, flexible printed circuit card and is connected to the anti-vibration sensors by inserting a portion of the flexible printed circuit card into the connector on the sensor card. Communication terminals are provided inside the camera for allowing external testing equipment to communicate with the anti-vibration sensors and the anti-vibration CPU. Moreover, the shutter release button is on the top of the camera and a tripod is fixed to the bottom of the camera so that depression forces from the pressing of the release switch are transferred to the tripod and do not cause the camera to vibrate.

    Abstract translation: (a)抗振动传感器的放置,(b)防振机构的部件之间的连接,(c)防振机构和外部测试装置之间的连接以及(d) 将相机连接到三脚架。 相机主体具有第一端和第二端以及在第一端和第二端之间位于相机主体上的摄影镜头。 电池仓,第一和第二抗振动传感器和主电容器都位于照相机主体的第一端。 第一个防振传感器位于电池盒和摄影镜头之间。 第一和第二防振传感器位于相同的传感器卡上,并且传感器卡具有安装在其上的连接器。 防振CPU位于单独的柔性印刷电路卡上,并通过将柔性印刷电路卡的一部分插入到传感器卡上的连接器中而连接到防振传感器。 通讯端子设置在摄像机内部,用于允许外部测试设备与防振传感器和防振CPU通讯。 此外,快门释放按钮位于相机的顶部,三脚架固定在相机的底部,使得按压释放开关的按压力传递到三脚架,并且不会使相机振动。

    Rotary motion detector
    6.
    发明授权
    Rotary motion detector 失效
    旋转运动检测器

    公开(公告)号:US5708266A

    公开(公告)日:1998-01-13

    申请号:US654784

    申请日:1996-05-28

    Abstract: An apparatus to detect the amount and direction of rotary motion for use in a vibration compensation system in an optical camera. An indicator disk is provided around the output shaft of a motor which actuates a compensation lens to compensate for vibrations to the camera. The periphery of the indicator disk is provided with a series of holes. A pair of photodetectors, are arranged on the periphery of the disk so as to detect the holes passing thereunder. The two photodetectors are separated by a distance equal to 3/4 of the distance between two holes. By comparing the pattern of signals emitted by the photodetectors the direction of rotation of the indicator disk can be determined. Further, the pulses in the output of either photodetector can be counted to determine the amount of movement. The actual direction and amount of movement as calculated is provided to a vibration compensation circuit as feedback for use in controlling the compensation lens.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于检测用于光学相机中的振动补偿系统中的旋转运动的量和方向的装置。 在马达的输出轴周围设置指示盘,其驱动补偿透镜以补偿相机的振动。 指示盘的周边设置有一系列孔。 一对光电检测器布置在盘的周边上,以便检测通过其的孔。 两个光电探测器之间的距离等于+ E,3/4 + EE之间的距离。 通过比较由光电检测器发射的信号的图案,可以确定指示盘的旋转方向。 此外,可以对两个光电检测器的输出中的脉冲进行计数以确定移动量。 计算出的实际运动方向和运动量被提供给作为用于控制补偿透镜的反馈的振动补偿电路。

    Camera having anti-vibration function with improved connection and
placement of anti-vibration components
    7.
    发明授权
    Camera having anti-vibration function with improved connection and placement of anti-vibration components 失效
    相机具有防振功能,改善了防振部件的连接和布置

    公开(公告)号:US5557357A

    公开(公告)日:1996-09-17

    申请号:US356002

    申请日:1994-12-14

    Abstract: A camera having improvements in (a) the placement of anti-vibration sensors, (b) the connection between components of an anti-vibration mechanism, (c) the connection between the anti-vibration mechanism and external testing devices and (d) the connection of the camera to a tripod. The camera body has first and second ends and a photographic lens which is positioned on the camera body between the first end and the second end. A battery compartment, first and second anti-vibrations sensors and a main capacitor are all positioned in the first end of the camera body. The first anti-vibration sensor is positioned between the battery compartment and the photographic lens. The first and second anti-vibration sensors reside on the same sensor card and the sensor card has a connector mounted thereon. An anti-vibration CPU resides on a separate, flexible printed circuit card and is connected to the anti-vibration sensors by inserting a potion of the flexible printed circuit card into the connector on the sensor card. Communication terminals are provided inside the camera for allowing external testing equipment to communicate with the anti-vibration sensors and the anti-vibration CPU. Moreover, the shutter release button is on the top of the camera and a tripod is fixed to the bosom of the camera so that depression forces from the pressing of the release switch are transferred to the tripod and do not cause the camera to vibrate.

    Abstract translation: (a)抗振动传感器的放置,(b)防振机构的部件之间的连接,(c)防振机构和外部测试装置之间的连接以及(d) 将相机连接到三脚架。 相机主体具有第一端和第二端以及在第一端和第二端之间位于相机主体上的摄影镜头。 电池仓,第一和第二抗振动传感器和主电容器都位于照相机主体的第一端。 第一个防振传感器位于电池盒和摄影镜头之间。 第一和第二防振传感器位于相同的传感器卡上,并且传感器卡具有安装在其上的连接器。 防振CPU位于单独的柔性印刷电路卡上,并通过将柔性印刷电路卡的一部分插入到传感器卡上的连接器中而连接到防振传感器。 通讯端子设置在摄像机内部,用于允许外部测试设备与防振传感器和防振CPU通讯。 此外,快门释放按钮位于相机的顶部,并且三脚架固定到相机的胸部,使得来自释放开关的按压的凹陷力传递到三脚架,并且不会使照相机振动。

    Camera equipped with data imprinting device

    公开(公告)号:US5539486A

    公开(公告)日:1996-07-23

    申请号:US472539

    申请日:1995-06-07

    CPC classification number: G03B17/245 G03B2217/243 G03B2217/246

    Abstract: A camera with a data imprinting device has a plurality of in-line LEDs producing light focused by an optical system upon a photographic film at a first and a second position, corresponding to a full size format and a panorama size format, respectively. The focused light imprints data images upon the film at the first position are larger than data images imprinted at the second position. The optical system has first and second prisms, with integrated lenses, for reflecting and focusing the light upon the film at the first and second positions, respectively. A shutter plate is selectively positioned over apertures through which the light is focused, thus blocking the light and allowing only a selected imprint to be made upon the film. A vertical pattern of the data image is created by a controller selectively illuminating the in-line LEDs while a horizontal pattern is produced by the controller illuminating the LEDs in coordination with the movement of the film past the apertures. The controller actuates a motor for advancing the film and has a sensor for detecting film travel. A first embodiment has the first prism positioned further from the film than the second prism, which is positioned further from the LEDs than the first prism, such that reflected light from the first prism has a path intersecting that of incident light of the second prism. A second embodiment has the prisms offset from each other in the plane of the film such that light paths do not intersect. The first embodiment has a narrower width than the second embodiment while the second embodiment has a shallower depth than the first embodiment.

    Camera having multiple display functions and/or a date imprinting
function
    9.
    发明授权
    Camera having multiple display functions and/or a date imprinting function 失效
    相机具有多种显示功能和/或日期打印功能

    公开(公告)号:US6002888A

    公开(公告)日:1999-12-14

    申请号:US763796

    申请日:1996-12-11

    CPC classification number: G03B17/18 G03B17/245

    Abstract: A camera having multiple display functions and/or a date imprinting function wherein the display can alternately switch between displaying the date and the film frame number. The frame number is displayed when winding blank film and the date is displayed at other times. The display also has an indicator which lights up or flashes to indicate the status of the camera power source. The display also shows the date and this date can be imprinted on film when a photograph is taken. The date can be imprinted whether or not the camera is in a date correction mode when the photograph is taken. A multiple function button is used to change photographic information shown on the display, wherein different functions correspond to different camera modes. Adequate safeguards are therefore provided by this camera to prevent accidental changing of information.

    Abstract translation: 具有多个显示功能和/或日期打印功能的相机,其中显示器可以在显示日期和胶片帧号之间交替切换。 卷绕空白胶片时显示框号,其他时间显示日期。 显示屏还有一个指示灯亮起或闪烁以指示相机电源的状态。 显示屏还显示日期,拍摄照片时可以将该日期打印在电影上。 无论照相机拍摄照相机是否处于日期校正模式,可以打印日期。 多功能按钮用于改变显示器上显示的照相信息,其中不同的功能对应于不同的照相机模式。 因此,本相机提供充分的保护措施,以防止意外更改信息。

    Camera with device to prevent image blurs
    10.
    发明授权
    Camera with device to prevent image blurs 失效
    相机与设备,以防止图像模糊

    公开(公告)号:US5999747A

    公开(公告)日:1999-12-07

    申请号:US811455

    申请日:1997-03-03

    CPC classification number: G03B5/00 G03B2205/0015 G03B2217/005

    Abstract: An image deflection preventing device for a camera, such as a still camera which is used to drive a deflection preventing optical system in accordance with readings from angular velocity sensors and other circuitry. Moreover, an exposure mode selection device is included to select strobe photography according to the focusing distance from a distance measuring unit maintained in the camera to a subject to be photographed. The selection device can select strobe photography when the focusing distance is closer than a predetermined distance or when photographic magnification from a focal length detection unit to a subject to be photographed is greater than a predetermined value. The selection of strobe photography is done using results from a photometric unit in conjunction with the determination of a brightness level. In particular, if a given brightness level is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, strobe photography is selected, otherwise, exterior light photography is selected. The brightness level for selection of strobe photography is typically higher at closer distances, longer focal lengths, or larger photographic magnifications.

    Abstract translation: 用于照相机的图像偏转防止装置,诸如静态照相机,其用于根据角速度传感器和其它电路的读数驱动偏转防止光学系统。 此外,包括曝光模式选择装置,以根据从保持在相机中的距离测量单元到要被拍摄的对象的聚焦距离来选择频闪摄影。 当聚焦距离比预定距离更近时,或者当从焦距检测单元到被拍摄对象的照相倍率大于预定值时,选择装置可以选择频闪照相。 结合亮度级别的确定,使用来自光度测量单元的结果来完成频闪摄影的选择。 特别地,如果给定的亮度等于或大于预定值,则选择频闪照相,否则选择外部照相。 用于选择频闪摄影的亮度水平通常在较近的距离,较长的焦距或更大的照相放大倍率下较高。

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